Abstract

A REVIEW ARTICLE ON RITU HARITIKI-WONDER DRUG

Dr. Ajay Pratap Chauhan* and Dr. Smriti Sajwan

Abstract

Ritu is also known as season in modern science. The Ritu is a period of some days or months which is marked by changes in weather, growing vegetation e.g.- green and leafy vegetables generally grows in Shishir- Hemant Ritu (winter season), and changes in body is marked by the strength of Agni (digestive power) and Bala (strength of body), by the fluctuation in the state of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha, to regulates these above condition people must follow Ritu Charya (seasonal regimen). There is a perfect guideline given by our Acharyas in the context of Ritu (season). In this line Ritu Haritaki is also helpful to maintain homeostatic condition of Vata, Pitta and Kapha Doshas, to maintain the strengthening of body and JatharAgni. As Acharyas says that MandAgni is the root cause of all diseases. In this article there is description about Ritu Haritaki and its benefits and how it works.

Keywords: Haritaki, Ritu, Ritu Charya, Agni.